Lemon Lavender Cake
Lemon Lavender Cake offers a vibrant, floral-citrus escape, with moist layers and a silky glaze perfect for tea parties or sunny celebrations. This simple recipe delivers zesty floral desserts that are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest about 2 lemons
- 2 –3 tbsp culinary lavender
- ¾ cup 170g salted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 3 tbsp 45ml fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup 120ml whole milk, room temperature
Lavender Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups 190g powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 –4 tbsp 45–60ml whole milk
- ½ tsp lavender extract
- 2 –3 drops purple food coloring optional
Substitution: Use regular sugar for lavender-infused; almond milk for whole milk.
Instructions
Prep Pan and Oven
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment for these Lemon Lavender Cake.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- I whisk 2 cups flour and 1 tsp baking powder in a bowl for these citrusy lavender cakes.
Infuse Sugar
- I rub 2 tbsp lemon zest and 2–3 tbsp lavender into 1 cup sugar in a large bowl for these fragrant baked treats.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- I add ¾ cup butter and beat until fluffy, about 2–3 minutes, for this simple recipe.
Add Eggs and Juice
- I mix in 3 eggs one at a time, then 3 tbsp lemon juice for these zesty floral desserts.
Make Batter
- I add half the flour mix, ½ cup milk, then remaining flour, stirring until just combined for these citrusy lavender cakes.
Bake Cake
- I pour batter into the pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick is clean for these fragrant baked treats.
Cool Cake
- I cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for these zesty floral desserts.
Make Glaze
- I whisk 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 3–4 tbsp milk, ½ tsp lavender extract, and optional food coloring for these citrusy lavender cakes.
Decorate and Serve
- I drizzle glaze over the cooled cake and garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs for these fragrant baked treats.